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A453 NJA

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,811 mi
Last recorded94,811 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA453 NJA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 94,811 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 94,811 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 94,776 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undereside Of Vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 94,776 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undereside Of Vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 94,775 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 93,839 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 93,839 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering boot floor below fuel tank (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 91,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 90,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 88,826 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 88,810 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 86,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 86,443 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 84,840 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 78,467 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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A453 NJA is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 50,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A453 NJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A453 NJA is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 20 April 1984.

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